We can't wait to see Scotstoun come alive and the brilliant sporting moments that will take place in this incredible venue," said Phil Batty OBE.
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City representatives welcomed the completed upgrades as a vital contribution to Glasgow's international sporting profile.
"Scotstoun Stadium’s new track is a fantastic addition to Glasgow and a welcome investment by the Glasgow 2026 Organising Company, which further strengthens our city’s reputation as an unrivalled host of global sporting events," said Billy Garrett, Director of Culture, Tourism and Events at Glasgow Life.
Opening Day Highlights
The opening morning session saw Welsh sprinter Jeremiah Azu win his 100m heat in 10.10 seconds despite windy conditions, securing passage to the semifinals.
"I believe I'm in [sub 10-second] shape," said Jeremiah Azu. "But, right now, it's about coming and performing, making the final and getting on the podium.
If you do that in 13 seconds, you do it in 13 seconds. There were loads of Welsh flags, loads of Welsh support.
I think even the other nations might be showing a bit more support because they're used to maybe seeing my name on the British vest.
It was super cool. I can’t stop smiling, to be honest.
It’s an honour to put this [Wales] vest on."
Other notable qualification performances included Koneshe Mjoela setting a national record for Lesotho with a 10.07-second 100m run, matched by England's Elliot Jones.
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England's Imani Lansiquot led female sprinters at 11.04 seconds, while reigning Olympic and world champion Camryn Rogers reached 68.81 meters to lead women's hammer throw qualifiers.
